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WCIC launches Prathibhabhisheka Women’s Entrepreneur Awards 2024

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) announced the launch of its annual flagship event WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024, to recognise and reward the outstanding women entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka and in the SAARC region.

Talawakelle Tea Estates champions impactful sustainability at UN event

Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE PLC), a Hayleys Plantations company, played a prominent role in advancing sustainability at the UN Global Compact’s flagship event: Forward Faster Now - Asia and Oceania.

COYLE Global Platform to empower Sri Lankan industries on world stage

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) announced the launch of the COYLE Global Platform, a visionary project designed to help the Sri Lankan industries set up and operate in new international markets. This innovative initiative is a collaborative effort, established in partnership with former COYLE members and various chambers around the globe, aimed at elevating the local businesses to global prominence.

CurveUp takes innovative edu-tech solutions globally

With the aim to empower educators and inspire learners through cutting-edge educational technologies and methodologies, CurveUp is rapidly expanding its global footprint, bringing its transformative learning solutions to new international markets, building on its success in the South Asian and Gulf regions.

NSB among Top 10 Women Friendly Workplaces again

Women Friendly Workplace Awards (WFWP Awards) fourth edition, jointly pioneered by Satynmag.com and CIMA Sri Lanka, was held recently at The Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, with the participation of Sri Lanka Foreign Affairs Ministry Secretary Aruni Wijewardane as the chief guest.

Zesta Tea celebrates creativity with My Zesta Story awards night

Zesta Tea, the leading brand in the premium tea category in Sri Lanka, hosted the much-anticipated awards night for its innovative campaign, My Zesta Story.

Wheel Masters unveils ‘Diversity-Equity-Inclusion’ concept

Wheel Masters, a leader in the automobile aftercare sector serving the North Central province for over three decades, unveiled a new theme called ‘Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI)’, with the objective of adding value to its HR practices, by recruiting six differently-abled employees.

SLT-Mobitel supports LKNOG conference and workshops

SLT- Mobitel was a Silver sponsor of Lanka Network Operators Group (LKNOG) conference and workshops, which took place recently at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo.

Sri Lanka continues to be a major importer of U.S. Soybean meal in region

Sri Lanka is one of the major importers of U.S. Soybean meal in South Asia and this is likely to continue while other countries in the region will also see an upward trend with shifts in demand for protein-based diets, highlighted Soy Connext summit held recently, in San Francisco, organised by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), where a trade team from the country attended.

Inqbaytor’s Ticket Gadget app wins at SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards

Inqbaytor, a leading Sri Lankan travel technology company, announced that its innovative Ticket Gadget Super app has been recognised at the prestigious SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2024.

Debt expert warns of “intergenerational sin” in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka could be committing an “intergenerational sin” by accumulating excessive sovereign debt, potentially leaving future generations unable to manage the country’s financial future, warned University of Edinburgh Honorary Professor Lee C. Buchheit.

CJ calls for stronger legal role in AI privacy safeguards

As several key data protection laws are set to come into effect next year, Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya stressed that the country’s legal fraternity has a greater role to play in guiding society, to ensure responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), while safeguarding the privacy of the individuals.

Banks shell out Rs.60bn in fresh credit to private sector in July

The banks shelled out Rs.60.2 billion in fresh credit to the private sector borrowers in July, logging a modest growth of 6.9 percent from a year ago.

SriLankan Airlines and flydubai announce new interline agreement

SriLankan Airlines and flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, have announced an interline agreement commencing from September 9, 2024, introducing more travel opportunities between Sri Lanka, the UAE and beyond on select routes on the carriers’ networks.

DFCC Bank’s green 3-year bonds receive CSE approval

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced that it has approved in principle an application for listing the debt securities of DFCC Bank.

Week begins with foreign buying

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Ceylon Tobacco Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.2 Bn.

Yield curve nudges up amidst selling pressure

The secondary market yield curve edged higher, broadly across the board, as selling pressure continued to dominate the market amidst lingering uncertainty.

ComBank takes world-class banking to Puthukkudiyiruppu

World-class banking services have reached Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu district with the opening of Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s latest branch in this fast-developing town sustained by the fisheries industry.

HNB Finance wins Silver at BestWeb.lk Awards 2024

HNB Finance, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, claimed the prestigious Overall Silver award for Best Website 2024 in the Finance and Insurance category at BestWeb.lk 2024, solidifying its position at the forefront of digital excellence.

People’s Bank int’l trade services receive ISO 9001:2015 recertification

People’s Bank, Colombo Sri announced that its Trade Services - International Banking Division has been awarded the SLS ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for the fourth time by the Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI).

Sri Lanka’s first-ever data hackathon ‘Climate Challenge SL’ launched

With the support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and in partnership with the Climate Collective Foundation (CCF), Lanka Impact Investment Network (LIIN) announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first-ever data hackathon, “Climate Challenge SL”.

Rocell unveils Sri Lanka’s largest manufactured tile

Rocell, Sri Lanka’s premier manufacturer and retailer of Floor Tiles, Wall Tiles, and Bathware, and a pioneer in design innovation, announced the launch of the country’s largest tile — an impressive ‘1 meter x 1 meter’ premium tile under its Eterno range.

Amana Bank and IBSL team up to provide hands-on experience for banking students

Amana Bank announced its recent partnership with the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) to provide valuable internship opportunities for IBSL students, marking a significant step in enhancing the practical experience and professional development of future banking professionals in Sri Lanka.

HNB Ja-Ela customer centre relocates to new facility

HNB PLC recently opened the doors of its new state-of-the-art customer centre at 73 Negombo Road, Ja-Ela.

Mercantile Investments celebrates 60th anniversary launching 60th branch

In a year that marks its 60th anniversary, Mercantile Investments has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 60th branch in Mathugama.

Sysco LABS recognized as One of SL’s Outstanding Women-Friendly Workplaces

Sysco LABS announced its recent recognition within the top ten of Sri Lanka’s most outstanding women-friendly workplaces at the prestigious “Women Friendly Workplace Awards”.

REPA calls on presidential candidates to address solar tariff cuts and promote renewable energy

The Renewable Energy Protectors’ Association (REPA) called on the leading Presidential candidates to outline their plans to address the issues faced by the renewable energy sector, including the Power and Energy Minister’s recent decision to lower the tariff rate for solar energy projects to Rs. 27 per unit.

Ninewells Hospital extends special benefits to Agrahara beneficiaries

Ninewells Hospital has further strengthened its commitment to serving the nation by renewing its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF).

Ruu Ceylon Marketing wins Best Cosmetic Production Company award

Ruu Ceylon Marketing (Pvt.) Limited was awarded the ‘Best Cosmetic Production Company of the Year’ at the Iconic Awards 2024.